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halal

Conforming to the rules laid down by Islam. The term can be applied to all aspects of life, but usually refers to food permissible under Muslim dietary laws, including meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the correct ritual fashion. Unlawful practices are known as haram.



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Working with political and educational leaders in Iowa, Bill Aossey, founder of Midamar Corporation, a leading producer of Halal foods, facilitated the formal establishment of the sister state relationship between Iowa and Terengganu in 1987.
As imam, he receives calls asking him if it is halal (allowed) or haraam (forbidden) to change their Muslim names.
For example, a state prison in Ohio refused to provide Muslims with halal food, while making kosher food available to Jewish inmates.
 
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